What are the best PS5 local multiplayer games? PlayStation 5 hasn't been around for too long, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of offline multiplayer games worth playing. Whether it's kid-friendly platforming or bloodthirsty battles, there's a wide range of local multiplayer titles to play on PS5. In this list, we've compiled our favourites, looking at competitive and co-op games you can play locally with your buddies.
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Best PS5 Local Multiplayer Games
Below is a list of the best PS5 local multiplayer games. These are our favourite offline multiplayer games for PS5, as chosen by the editorial team.
8. Haven (PS5)
Haven is an adventure game about a couple that runs away to a distant planet. While you can play the whole game solo, you can also play it with a partner, with each of you taking control of the co-stars. You'll be able to work together in combat or engage in other activities. Given that this is a game primarily about love and romance, this is probably one to enjoy with your significant other.
7. DIRT 5 (PS5)
DIRT 5 offers pretty decent local multiplayer options, if you're up for some arcadey off-road action. You and up to three fellow racers can join forces to play the career mode together, with the best result being recorded for the game's progress. If you're looking for something a little more competitive, the game's Arcade mode allows you to create your own events. With colourful presentation and excellent, throwabout arcade handling, DIRT 5 delivers on high-speed thrills.
6. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (PS5)
Like Puyo Puyo? Like Tetris? Why not have both? Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 combines the pair of iconic puzzle games, offering them together in a slick package. You can play local multiplayer in a wide variety of modes, playing one or the other, or both at the same time if you're feeling adventurous. If you're looking for a more cerebral multiplayer experience, this is a lot of fun.
5. Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate (PS5)
Fighting games are designed to be played together, and of course Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is no exception. With a big roster of diverse fighters, plenty of stages to destroy, and all those satisfyingly disturbing Fatalities to learn, this is a gruesome but highly entertaining title. You can choose from single fights or a Tournament mode if you want to get really competitive.
4. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (PS5)
For as far as Call of Duty has come, it's kept its tradition of local modes. Black Ops Cold War lets you and another player enjoy rounds of multiplayer together, or you can opt to cooperate in the Zombies mode. Whatever way you decide to play, that trademark Call of Duty action is as tight here as it's ever been, with fast-paced gameplay and satisfying shooting.
3. FIFA 21 (PS5)
FIFA has always presented an impressive array of options when playing locally, and FIFA 21 is no different. Your pals can jump in at almost any time, taking to the pitch together through co-op play. Joining your friend's game is as simple as adding your controller, and you can even play through whole seasons or specific tournaments side by side on the sofa. The best part is that FIFA allows for a huge number of difficulty options and simplified control schemes, meaning that anyone can get in on the fun.
2. Overcooked: All You Can Eat (PS5)
Overcooked is a multiplayer treat, putting up to four players in crazy kitchens and tasking them with fulfilling orders against the clock. The need to work together is strong in this cutesy, accessible party game, and the All You Can Eat version on PS5 is packed with content. It even boasts some competitive levels if you're not in the mood for co-op cooking. An absolute blast.
1. Sackboy: A Big Adventure (PS5)
Sackboy is a great platformer to play on your own, but it's even better shared with up to three other players. After customising your Sackfolk in all sorts of crazy outfits, you can all jump into colourful, tactile levels for some bubble-collecting, baddie-stomping mischief. There are even a handful of levels you can only play with two or more players, so you'll need to buddy up if you want to see everything. With its family-friendly presentation and unique stages, this is really good fun for all ages.
Do you agree that these are the best PS5 local multiplayer games? Play nicely together in the comments section below.
Comments (15)
Sackboy is fantastic. It got me into the LBP franchise but literally 4 days after I started, the LBP 1, 2 and 3 servers were DDOSED. My god, the things people do to feel alive. At least the Vita version is okay.
Been thinking about getting Sackboy on PS4 since we have 2 controllers and not sure when I'll get a PS5, or a 2nd PS5 controller.
Is R&C: Drift Apart still 1 player only? I'd prefer it to be, but A4O had couch co-op and they seem to be pushing the female Lombax so I thought maybe.
Utterly redundant shortlist of a tiny handful of games that fit the criteria; just there for selling these games on Amazon and getting a percentage. Doesn't even mention Borderlands 3, presumerably because its too cheap.
This can go on the feedback article. Is anything happening with that?
I would agree with sackboy but now I wouldn't because the game locked me out of completing it on ps5. The second level on the fourth world just simply would not unlock and I couldn't continue. I've been on Reddit and lots of people are saying about it but I don't see it reported in the media.
@rjejr I had a chance to play Sackboy on PS4 once and while it lacks some cool little details and the haptic feedback of the PS5 version, it's still great
I still don't get how people enjoy Overcooked. I was more tense playing that split-screen than when I played at Smash tourneys (not boasting, totally didn't win btw) 😓
Does anyone know if you’re able to play Overcooked (the PS5 version, that is) with a PS4-controller? I hardly ever play local multiplayer and don’t really feel like buying another DualSense for a single game lol
@fingalf the dualshock does work on PS5 with most PS4 games. It doesn't work with PS5 exclusive games, however I don't know if Overcooked getting a PS5 update means it won't work on that game anymore. Do a Google search and see if someone's asked that about Overcooked on reddit or something.
@Voltan Yeah I can't imagine the PS4 and PS5 versions being all that different for a game like that on my 1080p tv.
I'm planning on buying a 4k tv in the next couple of weeks, ahead of a PS5 in June, but I'm nervous b/c all I can think about is how bad my PS4 and Switch games might look after all these years on the 1080p. My Wii (not U) was almost unwatchable on a 1080p screen after 5 or 6 years on my old 36" CRT. Zelda Twilight Princess in particular was harsh. I'm just hoping the fact that my 1080p tv is 12 years old means whatever pitfalls there may be about outputting 1080p to a 4k tv is made up for by the decade newer tech. I'm sure PS5 will look better on the 4k than the 1080p, and the few movies I stream. Recently upgraded from 100 to 300 just to make sure. (I know I only need 25 but we always have several devices going at once, we're a tech heavy household.)
Sorry 'bout the rant. 😁
Tried Overcooked with my girlfriend for the first time and as many times as reviewers shout from the rooftops how good it is, there needs to be more. I've never been blown away by co-op aspects of couch co-op games but I was amazed by how naturally it made us communicate and coordinate with each other. So so good
@Hyperluminal Overcooked All You Can Eat is the PS5 version - it contains levels from Overcooked 1 and 2 and a few new ones, as well as improved visuals, haptic feedback, online multiplayer for all levels (originally only available in O2) and so on. Interestingly enough, this version is coming to PS4 later this month.
@fingalf you can't use the DS4 for any native PS5 games but you could get the original PS4 game or wait for the PS4 version of All You Can Eat, which is coming soon, as I mentioned.
@Brydontk sounds like you're better at this game than most people. It's been known to cause a lot of screaming at each other in many households
I can't find it on "best ps4 local coop games", so I'll say this: don't forget river city girls on ps4, the local coop is really fun
As much as I love SM 3D World and think it's a better 1 player game than Sackboy, the latter has the better co-op mode imo.
@Voltan Bahaha really? Maybe we haven't gone far enough yet but it helps that she's not much of a gamer, she prefers watching when I play, so my expectations were tapered a bit. Made for chill experiences.
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